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MINUTES
JUNE 11, 2019
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
The Public Art Committee meeting was called to order at 3:02 p.m. at Saratoga City
Hall, Linda Callon Conference Room at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council Members Mary-Lynne Bernald, Yan Zhao
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager
Kayla Nakamoto, Community Engagement Coordinator
John Cherbone, Public Works Director
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
None
AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Public Art Committee Minutes
Recommended Action:
Review and approve the Public Art Committee minutes from April 15, 2019.
ZHAO/BERNALD MOVED TO APPROVE THE PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE MINUTES
FROM APRIL 15, 2019. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
2. Bicycle Racks
Recommended Action:
Consider and provide direction on additional opportunities for decorative
bicycles.
Public Works Director John Cherbone shared information about available bicycle
rack locations and design options.
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The Public Art Committee decided to reconsider the bicycle rack design selected
at the April 15, 2019 meeting and made the following design and location
selections:
Location Design Color
New Park at Allendale/Quito Oak Leaf Green
Civic Center Butterfly Orange
Blaney Plaza Dragonfly Blue/Green
Saratoga Library Read/Book Green
3. West Valley College Collaboration
Recommended Action:
Continue discussion of the community sculpture program and opportunities to
collaborate on public art with West Valley College Cilker School of Art and Design.
Community Engagement Coordinator Kayla Nakamoto presented information on
a fiberglass sculpture community art program and bronze sculpture programs,
like Mice on Main Street.
The Public Art Committee discussed both public art projects, as well as
opportunities to collaborate with West Valley College on the projects. The
Committee had questions related to costs associated with studio space rental
compared to local transportation costs to get sculptures to and from the homes
of artists selected to paint the sculptures; the cost to install a concrete pad to
serve as the base for a sculpture; and, the interest and ability of a local non-profit,
such as the Saratoga Monte Sereno Community Foundation, to oversee auction
of sculptures. The Committee also indicated a preference to see potential
sculpture locations before making a selection.
The Committee agreed to prioritize a bronze sculpture program before
addressing questions related to the fiberglass sculpture community art program.
The Committee requested that staff return at a future meeting with additional
information about the project, including the cost of shipping bronze pieces, the
cost of a unique bronze mold, and West Valley College’s interest in participating
in the program. The Committee also asked to see potential locations for
placement of small bronze sculptures at the next meeting.
4. Future Meetings
Recommended Action:
Discuss agenda topics and scheduling of future meetings.
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The Committee agreed to meet on July 3, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. and placed the
following items on the agenda:
- Bronze Sculpture Program (including site visit for potential locations)
- Update on Community Center Mural
- Public Art Survey
- Rainy Day Message Artwork
ADJOURNMENT
The Public Art Committee meeting adjourned at 4:03 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager
City of Saratoga